Friday 31 August 2012 21.06 EDT
First published on Friday 31 August 2012 21.06 EDT

Arsenal

Did they get what they wanted?

Arsenal got their retaliation in first. Fearful that they would lose Robin van Persie, they signed Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, which ensured there would be no repeat of last summer's last-gasp scramble. They chose to sell Alex Song, believing that they had sufficient depth to cope. Santi Cazorla already looks great to watch.

Aston Villa

Did they get what they wanted?

Having pushed through the £7m deal for the Genk striker Christian Benteke and the Crewe midfielder Ashley Westwood last night the answer is probably yes. Did the fans get what they want? Probably not. While unearthing young and hungry talent from the lower leagues is a nice idea, the strategy also represents a huge gamble.

Chelsea

Did they get what they wanted?

Yes. The aim was to refresh and revitalise an ageing squad and team, and the players bought have been the right age and have injected creativity to the set-up. Eden Hazard is already illuminating the division, albeit at a cost of £32m. The process of regeneration will continue, but this summer was a statement of intent.

Everton

Did they get what they wanted?

For the second transfer window in succession, Everton moved swiftly and productively to improve David Moyes' squad. The Everton manager still has concerns over numbers, but not the quality. The club suffered no traumatic losses and improved its attacking options with money raised from the sale of Jack Rodwell.

Fulham

Did they get what they wanted?

A summer that saw Moussa Dembélé and Clint Dempsey sold to Spurs can hardly feel satisfactory, though Martin Jol and the Fulham hierarchy have been creative with their replacements. A frantic final day left the squad feeling slightly sounder, and Dimitar Berbatov could prove a fine purchase at a low price if he can rediscover form of old.

Liverpool

Did they get what they wanted?

From the owners' point of view, yes, with the wage bill reduced and several unwanted high-earners shifted on. From Brendan Rodgers' stand-point, no. The Liverpool manager has acquired talent that suits his style in Joe Allen and Nuri Sahin, and is delighted to have moved on Andy Carroll and Charlie Adam, but somehow missed out on Clint Dempsey.

Manchester City

Did they get what they wanted?

Possibly, and Javi García's late arrival certainly cheered up Roberto Mancini who had seen Robin van Persie go to Manchester United and spent the summer moaning about Brian Marwood, who controls the City transfer budget. The decision to replace Adam Johnson with Scott Sinclair was a little puzzling but García could prove a key addition.

Manchester United

Did they get what they wanted?

Yes. Sir Alex Ferguson's headline coup for the club and their supporters was undoubtedly Robin van Persie's signature, but Shinji Kagawa's, the £12m arrival from Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund may prove just as exciting following a more than encouraging start to Japan international's career at Old Trafford.

Newcastle United

Did they get what they wanted?

Sort of but not exactly. Significantly, Alan Pardew kept his best players but failed to secure long-term targets Matthieu Debuchy, Douglas and Andy Carroll. Vurnon Anita is the sole first team signing. With Ryan Taylor injured they lack cover at full back and, further forward, will be praying Papiss Cissé and Demba Ba stay fit.

Norwich City

Did they get what they wanted?

Norwich would have been hoping to bolster their strike force, but have not been able to do so, although keeping Grant Holt at the club could prove as important as a new signing. Other signings, like Alexander Tettey who arrived from Rennes, will strengthen a squad trying to cope with its second season in the top flight.

Queens Park Rangers

Did they get what they wanted?

In as much as they have virtually added an entirely new squad, with players who have featured heavily in the Premier League. The arrival of Esteban Granero and Júlio César are particularly intriguing, even if Rob Green must be crestfallen to have been usurped as No1 already. This squad has huge depth, even if the team feels flung together.

Reading

Did they get what they wanted?

Pretty much and they also did their business early, enabling Brian McDermott, the Reading manager, to integrate the new signings during pre-season. Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak is the most eye-catching while Garath McCleary has the potential to be one of the best free transfers of this window.

Southampton

Did they get what they wanted?

Southampton broke their transfer record over the course of the summer, which points to proper ambition to retain their place back in the Premier League. The young Uruguayan playmaker Gastón Ramírez is an eye-catching addition and Nathaniel Clyne appears a steal, though there may have to be more spending in January if they are to survive.

Stoke City

Did they get what they wanted?

In Tony Pulis's eyes, probably not. The Stoke manager used his programme notes last Sunday to stress the importance of strengthening but after years of heavy investment the club has spent carefully. Charlie Adam will add some much needed imagination to midfield while Kightly, if he stays fit, promises to be a decent addition.

Sunderland

Did they get what they wanted?

Martin O'Neill wanted to add goals and trickery to his team and did so in the shape of Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson, while also pruning an overblown, poorly balanced, squad. Importantly, the Sunderland manager also persauded the much coveted Stephane Sessègnon to agree a contract extension.

Swansea City

Did they get what they wanted?

Paying £2m for Michu, the highest scoring midfielder in La Liga last season, could be the best signing of the summer and there is understandable excitement about the arrival of Ki Sung Yeung and the club-record deal that brought Pablo Hernández to south Wales on deadline day. Those days at 'The Vetch' feel like a distant memory.

Tottenham Hotspur

Did they get what they wanted?

André Villas-Boas has admitted he was too "aggressive" with his changes at Chelsea, and the evolution under him at Tottenham would be more gradual. A whirlwind summer market has done little to support his claim, however, as big names were signed, plenty of others were chased and what could make up a decent starting XI were sold.

West Ham United

Did they get what they wanted?

Sam Allardyce has overhauled his Championship play-off winning squad but it has been the loan signing of Andy Carroll that has quickened the pulses at West Ham. In the striker, the club have a rough diamond and with Matt Jarvis bought to add threat from wide areas, there is the sense of optimism. Carroll could make the difference.

Wigan Athletic

Did they get what they wanted?

Roberto Martínez claims to be satisfied with Wigan's work and the quality of their additions certainly justifies that stance. Losing Victor Moses, who was crucial to the club's impressive form last season, is a major loss, however. There doubts about where the creativity will come from in a squad that has lost a lot of Premier League experience.